Rider Guidelines

• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and be prepared to leave on time.
• Make sure your bike is in proper working order before you arrive.
• Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump, water bottle, and some form of I.D. (emergency information).
• Ride in a safe manner and obey CO motor vehicle laws.
• An ANSI, SNELL, or UL approved helmet is required.
• Don't ride in categories that are too difficult.
• Advise the leader if you are leaving the group or making an unscheduled stop.
• Enjoy the ride and thank the ride leader.

Ride Leader Guidelines

• Bring maps or cue sheets of the route. (Optional)
• Bring a waiver and make sure each rider has signed it.
• Ensure every rider is wearing a helmet.
• Discourage riders with unsound bikes from joining the ride.
• Adhere to the advertised pace of the ride.
• Within the first few miles, urge riders unable to maintain the pace to leave the ride. Or if someone is willing, the group may be split into 2 paces.
• Advise riders exceeding your intended pace that they will be considered to be on their own.
• If unable to lead a ride, contact someone as soon as possible so that a substitute may be found.
• Should be able to perform minor repairs, fix flats, etc.

Ride Categories

Pace

Terrain